Description

An education at Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota, ensures student success by offering an integrated program of study which features a blended approach to education, combining personal mentorship and outside projects with traditional academic studies.

Programs of study at Jamestown are offered in the liberal arts and sciences, featuring such majors as:

*Communications
*Fine Arts
*History
*Music
*Psychology
*Religion
*Business
*Teacher Education

The unique approach to studies is what differentiates Jamestown College. Called The Journey to Success, Jamestown’s approach gives students the chance to assess themselves and their progress, while meeting regularly with academic mentors and career counselors. All students also undertake an internship assignment in their area of study.

Student life allows students to pursue additional areas of interest through more than 40 student clubs and organizations, athletic and recreational activities and community service.

Jamestown’s admissions department requires applicants have a high school diploma or GED, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and an SAT score of at least 850.

However, those who don’t meet these requirements may be considered for conditional admission. An application, transcripts, test scores and an academic recommendation are required.

Many students receive financial aid awards, which include scholarships, need-based grants, loans and other sources. Depending on the type of aid, eligibility may be determined by a student’s financial status, academic merit or special artistic talents.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.jc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$16,006

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,006

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

969

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,018
Freshman Class
241
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
969

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
105%
Graduate
-5%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
96%
Part-Time
4%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
45%
Out-of-State
55%

Gender of Students

Women
52%
Men
48%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
93%
Latino
1%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

North Dakota
45%
Minnesota
21%
Montana
5%
South Dakota
3%
Arizona
2%
Other
24%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%